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• As to the plans by which government. could best effect its intentions. I suggested to

Sixx Johns & Davis before I aft China that large Tree School should to established for the

be Chinese in Hong Kong, on the same principles which are observed in many sucks Institutions in

possessions in the East. Those in Singapores and Anang. were particularly referred to. They. are supported and managed by the Government in connection with the Europeans Merchants and

other residents on

the spot, and their success has

been very gratifying.

In connections with this Free School I suggested that there should be devring this first

years of its existences, Closses of of superior character. under Salenke Masters for completing the Educations of promising pupils, that they might be qualified to act as Interpreters, Clicks and in other responsible

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There would not I apprehend, be found much difficulty in procuring Masters and Tutors sufficiently qualified both by their attainments in general knowledges and in Chinese to conduct such and

Establishment it suitable inducements in the way of remuneration were held forth by Government. The Chinese is as Canguage demanding much labour, and expenses in its acquisitions; and

Merchants would be ready to pay very

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for the services of Gentlemens competent to spiake

correctness

and write it with ease and

There would be in the first place a

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Ou Hay required on the part of Government for buildings, but the expense of Masters subsequently would probably come below- £1500 Annually.

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nobe, undertaking for the British Government to sound in Hong Kong Institutions from which the light of Frenc would shine into the Empire of Chines The Expenditure would be more than repaid by the services of well trained and Capable Natives. Interpreters, Clerks &; while the impression made; upon the Chinese

impression that would gradually increases and extend

increase and extend - with regard to.

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the English Nations and character, would be of the most favorable natures, and prove productive

of